India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has been accused of excessive censorship, illustrated by the significant alteration of a 33-second kiss in 'Superman' to just a few seconds due to claims of being 'overly sensual'. This practice of censorship, which also includes replacing emojis and muting swear words in films, disrupts filmmakers' narratives and emotional content. The CBFC's actions, such as digitally altering nudity in 'Oppenheimer', highlight a broader issue of censorship management that compromises artistic vision in cinema, reflecting trends seen in authoritarian states worldwide.
India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) altered a 33-second kiss in 'Superman' to a few seconds, deeming it 'overly sensual,' despite the film's 13+ rating.
Censorship in India impacts emotional narratives, as filmmakers' visions are disrupted. Writer Disha Bijolia emphasizes that scenes for mature audiences should be categorized appropriately without interference.
Replacing a middle-finger emoji with a fist in Brad Pitt's 'F1 The Movie' exemplifies the CBFC's reach in editing content, even trivial details, for Indian audiences.
The CBFC has covered up nudity in films like 'Oppenheimer' with digital alterations, indicating a persistent trend of censorship affecting various cinematic elements across genres.
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